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Micro and Small Industries (IMK) support economic growth, create jobs, and increase regional income. Blitar Regency, as part of the Seven Development Area Units (SWP) in East Java, has excellent potential to develop the Micro and Small Industries sector. However, the growth of this sector is still low, and its distribution is not even, resulting in economic disparities between regions. This study aims to analyze the level of spatial concentration of Micro and Small Industries in Blitar Regency using the Concentration-Deconcentration Index and Distribution Quotient (DQ) methods. The analysis results show that the concentration index has decreased from 29.49 in 2018 to 25.02 in 2023, with a deconcentration value of 4.47, indicating a tendency for an even distribution of Micro and Small Industries. In addition, the association value between the area and the number of Micro and Small Industries increased from 70.51 to 74.98, indicating an increasingly strong spatial relationship. The Blitar Regency Government plays a role in encouraging equality through training programs, mentoring, business legality assistance, and the use of digital technology and geographic information systems. The micro and small industry sector, based on food, beverages, wood industry, and tourism, also significantly contributes to regional economic growth. With various strategic policies based on the needs of business actors, the equality and growth of Micro and Small Industries in Blitar Regency can continue to be strengthened to support sustainable economic development.